Come join Madrone Glass Artist Barbara Grauke for a Fused Glass workshop at Madrone Arts in Pescadero. In this workshop, designed for adults 18 or older, Barbara will offer a first step into the world of fused glass. She will guide participants in the creation and design of a six panel glass and metal lantern.
The supply fee covers multiple colored glass shapes – some cut and pre-fired (prepared by the artist) – a metal lantern and six glass panels. The class will include step-by-step instructions on the placement of glass pieces on a panel, ideal color combinations, use of opaque- versus transparent-colored glass, and use of textured glass – all with the goal of creating an overall cohesive design. Each participant will design and temporarily glue glass shapes onto panels to create their individual lantern. After the workshop the instructor will fire the panels in her kiln to finish the lanterns.
Attendees will be able to pick up their completed lantern on the following Sunday, May 26th, between 11am and 5pm at the Madrone Gallery.
Barbara says that working with glass can be both intimidating and exciting but since no glass skills are needed, participants can explore and experiment freely without feeling intimidated.
About the Artist
Barbara Grauke has a BFA from Tyler University with a major in glass. She has worked with many glass artists and has also worked since the 1970's in stained glass, glassblowing, and presently in powdered kiln fired glass work which she shows at Madrone Arts.
